Add 30/28 and 6/20
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 6/20
30/28 + 6/20 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 42/140 = 150 + 42/140 = 192/140 - 192/140 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 30/28 + 6/20 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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